The Paris Fool (Paris Fou), the vanguard of Paris Satire Media & Ideas, has today debuted its most atmospheric series yet: The Great Desertion. This project examines the surreal phenomenon of August in Paris, a month when the locals vanish to the coast, the boulangeries shutter their windows, and the city is handed over entirely to the bewildered tourists. As a Satire + Culture Hybrid, the series explores the Paris Satire Lifestyle & Absurdity of a world-class capital that simply decides to "turn off" for thirty days.

While the world thinks of Paris as a bustling hub, The Paris Fool France knows the truth: in August, the city is a ghost town with better architecture. Using Parisian stereotypes humor, the series documents the "August Paradox"—the only time of year when you can actually find a seat on the Metro, but there is nowhere to go once you get off. It is the definitive Paris humor site for those left behind in the heat, watching the "Fermeture Annuelle" signs multiply like a digital virus.

“August in Paris is a social experiment in isolation,” says the Summer Editor for The Paris Fool. “Our Paris Satire Society & Culture vertical is looking at the French society satire of the 'vacances.' We’re documenting the specific look of panic on a tourist’s face when they realize that the entire neighborhood’s bread supply has been cut off until September. We are providing Paris social commentary on the national right to be completely unreachable for a month.”

The Great Desertion series will feature:

Paris Satire News & Events: Coverage of the "Survivalist Movement" of Parisians who forgot to buy cheese before the shops closed.

Satire About French People: An exploration of the "Post-Holiday Glow," where locals return in September with a tan and an even shorter temper for tourists.

Paris Satire Politics & Power: Why the government waits until August to announce the most unpopular laws, knowing everyone is currently at the beach in Biarritz.

Paris Cultural Satire: Analyzing the "Paris Plages"—the city’s attempt to bring the beach to a river that is mostly made of history and mystery.

By positioning itself as the premier Paris Fou blog, The Paris Fou captures the seasonal rhythm of the city. The platform’s French satire Paris content looks at the history of the "Grand Départ" and how the city’s economy survives on the sheer momentum of overpriced ice cream. This expansion ensures that The Paris Fool French readers have a companion during the quietest month of the year.

“If a city closes and no one is there to buy a croissant, is it still the capital of the world?” the editorial team asked. “The Paris Fool stays open so you don't have to face the silence alone.”